King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan paid a state visit to the UK 6-9 November 2001. The banquet took place on the evening of the first day, at Windsor Castle.
--Previous Message-- : I've just found a picture of HM Queen : Elizabeth II wearing the Crown rubies : necklace (possibly with Queen MAry's ruby : earrings) during a state visit with the King : and Queen of Jordan: : : http://diamondjubilee.hellomagazine.com/queens-jubilee/news/201205161001/queen-elizabeth-jubilee-lunch/ : I've never seen this picture before. Does : someone know when it was taken? I think it : could be one of the very first outings of : this necklace on QEII. :